Hanger-handle for electric lights.



No. 764,037. 7 'PATBNTED JULY 5, 1904. P. J. OAHILL.

HANGER HANDLE FOR ELEGTRIG LIGHTS.

APPLIOATION FILED SEPT. 17, 1903.

N0 MODEL.

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PATENT OFFICE.

PATRICK J. CAHILL, OF UTICA, NEW YORK.

HANGER-HANDLE FOR ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 764,037, dated July 5,1904.

Application filed September 17, 1903. Serial No. 173,556. (No model) Toall whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, PATRICK J. CAHILL, of Utica, in the county of Oneidaand State of New York, have invented certain new andusefulImprovementsinHanger-Handles forElectric Lights; and I do herebydeclare that the following is a full, clear, and exact descriptionthereof, which will enable others skilled in the art to which itappertains to make and use the same, reference being had to theaccompanying drawings, and to the letters and figures of referencemarked thereon, which form part of this specification.

The object of my invention is to provide a means for handlingincandescent electric lights without danger of shock from overcharge ofelectricity and incidentally provide a means for suspending or holdingthe lamp.

In the drawings, Figure 1 shows a side elevation of a lamp having myimprovements applied and shown in suspended position on a suitablestand-hanger. Fig. 2 shows the lamp shown in Fig. 1 in position at rightangles thereto. Fig. 3 shows a portion of the device shown in Figs. 1and 2 supported on a hook attached to the conductor-cord. Fig. 4 showsthe same as Fig. 3 in position at right angles thereto. Fig. 4 shows aplan view of the hook and lamp shown in Figs. 3 and 4. Fig. 5 showsavertical section of the devices in connection with a lamp. Fig. 6 showsinside face view of one of the parts of the holder or hanger device withthe conductors in position therein, and Fig. 7 shows inside face view ofother similar parts. Figs. 8 and 9 show side and edge elevation of amodified form of construction.

Referring to the reference letters and figures in a more particulardescription, 1 inclicates the ordinary incandescent-lamp bulb, and 2 theordinary socket thereof. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 to 5,inclusive, the lamp-socket is the usual metal socket. The conductorcords or wires 3 3 may or may not be contained in the same cable andenter the top of the lamp-socket in the usual manner. I provide thetwo-part holding and hanging device 4, the parts of which are providedwith grooves or recesses a in the meeting faces, adapted to receive theconductor wires or cords 3 3, and are also provided at each end withsemicircular sleeve-likeextensions Z) 5, one of which is adapted to bereceived in the opening in the end of the socket. Through the sleeveportions 6 extend the openings 0 0, through one of which the conductorsenter the part 4 and through the other of which they pass into the bodyof the socket.

For securing the parts of the holder together, as well as securing themin position on the socket, there is provided a set-screw 5 in theferrule portion in the upper end of the socket. Other means for securingthe parts together, as small bolt 6, may be provided. The holder 4 isprovided with an opening cl, which is adapted to receive asupportinghook. The two conductors diverge afterentering the part 4 andpass around the opening d. The holder 4 is made of insulating material,and by means of the holder the lamp can be safely handled, even whencharged or overcharged by a short-circuited or otherwise-producedelectric current.

In Fig. 1 at-A is shown asuitable suspending device for the lamp adaptedfor table or desk use. For other uses I provide a pair ofclamping-blocks B, which may be clamped at any suitable point on theconductor 'cords or wires, which usually hang down from the ceiling. Theclamp B is provided with a hook it, adapted to be passed through theopening d in the holder 4, and thereby the lamp can be convenientlysupported. A series of clamps B, having the hook it, can be provided onthe same conductor, if desired.

In the modified form of construction shown in Figs. 8 and 9 the modifiedform of socket 2 is shown. This socketis usually of porcelain. Inconnection with this form of construction my hanger 4 consists of asomewhat similar pair of parts to those heretofore described, exceptthat they are clamped on the conductors 3 3 only in order to secure themto the lamp and are provided with a shoulder s at the end, which engagesthe lamp-socket, and when abutting snugly against the end of thelampsocket serve to provide a suitable handle.

I It is evident that other modified forms of construction than thatherein shown may be provided without departing from the spirit of myinvention. By using the hanger-handle described electric lights may besafely and conveniently handled or suspended without fear of an electricshock.

WVhat I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. The combination with an incandescentelectric-lamp socket of aninsulated handle, consisting of two separable parts, having projectingportions engaging in the usual opening in the end of the socket, andhaving channels in the meeting faces to receive the conductor-wires andformed to provide a loop for receiving a supporting-hook, substantiallyas set forth.

WVitnesses:

E. WILLARD J ONES, E. S. Hesse.

